News & Events

Current and former fire crew of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service around the two counties were joined by members of the public, local councillors and the High Sherriff of Herefordshire to mark International Firefighters' Day.

Half of accidental drownings in 2017 happened when people didn't even intend to go in the water. Activities such as running, walking, fishing and cycling near water can all put you at risk of drowning.

HWFRS has confirmed the appointment of 25 new wholetime Crew Commanders. They have been promoted from both on-call and wholetime firefighters and temporary Crew Commanders from within HWFRS, and from two other Fire and Rescue Services.

After witnessing the devastating scenes in Paris yesterday, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service expressed its immense respect for the Paris Fire Service and its firefighter colleagues as they battled to control the catastrophic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.

From 3 June to 12 July, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Mondays to Thursdays (4.00pm Fridays) on weekdays, any person may inspect the Fire Authorities accounts and related documents, for the year ended 31 March 2019.